About Me.

Alex Rivera

My Journey

I'm a full-stack developer and UX designer with a passion for building products that are both technically solid and genuinely enjoyable to use. I'm currently open to full-time roles and freelance collaborations in software engineering, front-end development, and product design.

I grew up in a multicultural household and spent several years living and studying abroad, which gave me an appreciation for diverse perspectives and human-centered design. Outside of work, I enjoy hiking, photography, and contributing to open-source projects on GitHub.

Experience & Education

I hold a Master's in Human-Computer Interaction from State University (2024) and a Bachelor's in Computer Science with a concentration in Software Engineering (2022). My academic and professional background spans frontend development, UX research, API design, and agile project management. I hold the AWS Certified Developer certification.

2022 - 2024

Master's in Human-Computer Interaction

State University

2018 - 2022

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Software Engineering Concentration — State University

Community & Leadership

I'm an active contributor to open-source communities and local tech meetups focused on making technology more accessible. I've served as a mentor for early-career developers through a regional coding bootcamp program.

I also volunteer as a workshop facilitator at community coding events, helping students from underrepresented backgrounds get started with web development and design fundamentals.